buying advice needed

[racingmjl]

hi all i am wanting to buy a cerbera as a second car but i am a little concerned about the amount of engine failures is this just on certain models and engines would appreciate any advice on what to look out for thanks mark

[mickk]

racingmjl said:

hi all i am wanting to buy a cerbera as a second car but i am a little concerned about the amount of engine failures is this just on certain models and engines would appreciate any advice on what to look out for thanks mark

Now wheres that can of worms

[Ballistic Banana]

mickk said:

racingmjl said:

hi all i am wanting to buy a cerbera as a second car but i am a little concerned about the amount of engine failures is this just on certain models and engines would appreciate any advice on what to look out for thanks mark

Now wheres that can of worms

Your wish ...



BB

[racingmjl]

your scaring me now is a cerbera not a good choice?

[philcerb]

Mark any good V8 Cerbera is a very good choice as long as you get it properly inspected. Prepare to do small jobs yourself and find a very good indy to look after it properly and be prepared to spend £1500 a year looking after it.

Phil

[racingmjl]

thanks phil

[philcerb]

make sure it had shocks ,clutch,starter motor,and geo set properly.check oil pres,rot on chassis,electrics,bushs,disks,oil leaks,cracks in body.i hope this helps. look for condition not age. phil

[racingmjl]

sounds a bit like buying a classic rally car